Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"Wearable Art - by Jude" Giveaway!! {CLOSED}

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Hey lovelies! It's giveaway time! Get to know the Wearable Art by Jude etsy shop! This etsy shop is the epitome of wearable art. It is truly unique because the designer, Jude, combines her beautiful photography with jewelry making. How ah-some is that, right?? Her pieces are sure to be conversation starters!


Q&A w/ Jules {show owner}


1.) Tell us a little about Wearable Art by Jude etsy shop.

I started Wearable Art by jude almost 18 months ago. I sell my photographs in a few galleries and about 2 years ago one of the gallery owners told me that two-dimensional art was not selling very well because of the economy. I had been thinking about putting my photos into wearable/usable art for a bit and was looking for someone to do it for me. I decided that might be a way to sell my photography - I liked the idea of someone wearing my art on them! I had always wanted to design jewelry so it just seemed to be a natural progression to just do it by myself. It has been very successful in galleries, local shops, online, and at art shows. Luckily, though, people began purchasing photographs again - it's what I love doing the most.

2.) I think that is so unique that you incorporate your own photography into your jewelry designs. If you had to pick, what is your most favorite thing to photograph?

That's a very hard question. Anyone who is familiar with my photography know that I'm obsessed with trees, queen anne's lace, abandoned houses, and pretty much anything that has a creepy edge to it. I also love doing portraits - but only if the subject is willing to do what I ask and not "have" to be pretty and perfect. In people, I also like dark and a bit sinister.

To me, it's ALL about the story the photo projects to the viewer. I feel it's a successful photo when people get a gut reaction to it, see a story of their own making, or feel a strong emotion.


3.) What is your favorite piece in your shop?

You ask very hard questions! I love almost anything I put my photograph "Only Angels Know" into.. there is something about that photo that just speaks to me. Right now, though, my absolutely favorite is "The Delicacy of Leaves".


4.) What type of girl or guy do you envision wearing your pieces?

I think I have so many styles the "type" could carry over a wide range. I have delicate, large, long, short, Victorian-looking and some modern. My older sister, Lynn, has purchased at least 15 necklaces from me and she's 58. I just ran into an ex co-worker who told me her 14-year-old daughter has purchased quite a few pieces from a local gallery.

I do think that people who love art and the unusual will be attracted to what I make.


5.) Tell us a little about your own personal style.

Truthfully, my jewelry of choice would definitely be earrings. I wear a lot of black and a certain color green (referred to as "baby poop green" by my husband). The Renaissance/Victorian/Steampunk look appeals to me, which matches perfectly with the fact that I love feminine flowing tops and dresses. The idea of living in another time or era sort of helps me when I choose pendants for photos and I hope that shows through in what I design.





Some of my fave pieces from her shop:

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Awash - Photograph Pendant Necklace





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Change of Season - Photograph Pendant Necklace - Victorian/Renaissance Style





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Daisy - Photograph Pendant Necklace




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Hope Springs Eternal - Photograph Pendant Necklace - secret hiding place romantic




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Spring - Photograph Pendant Locket Necklace - secret hiding place romantic





**One lucky winner will win this lovely "Bud of Rose' heart necklace, which is perfect with Valentine's Day right around the corner!***

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Bud of Rose necklace






***This Giveaway is Open to US And International Residents!!***


How to enter:
[Please one comment]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Google or Blog Lovin' (please state how you are following in your comment).

2.) Visit the Wearable Art - by Jude etsy shop and tell us your fave item(s) in your comment.


Additional Entries
[please leave a separate comment for each additional entry]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.

2.) Become a follower of BelledeCouture via facebook (Don't forget to state your FB name in your comment so I can find you!)

3.) Mention this giveaway on your blog and/or facebook page (Don't forget to leave a link to your post!).

4.) Add the Wearable Art - by Jude etsy shop to your favorites if you have an etsy account.

**MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**

The Giveaway will be open until Wednesday, February 16th at 7:00 PM eastern time.
The winner will be chosen at random by random.org


**Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)

35 comments:

  1. Oh gorgeous! My favorites would definitly be the giveaway necklace (love me some hearts) and the Awash - Photograph Pendant Necklace.

    I follow on GFC.

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  2. Woops forgot my email: lwainman321@gmail.com and my FB name is Laura Wainman

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  3. those are so lovely! i especially like the daisy, sunflower, and awash pieces. and the giveaway of course! :)

    vathielil@gmail.com

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  4. oh, and I am following on facebook and google. your colorful updates come up in my minifeed and i just have to click them!

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  5. I live the Victorian/Renaissance Photograph Pendant!
    Following on gfc as jhb
    Jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  6. I follow on bloglovin as well as google.
    Jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  7. OMG these pieces are absolutely divine!! I'm already a follower. I'm so loving the Yellow large photograph ring.

    xoxo,
    melrod

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  8. Follower of you on gfc
    My Fav item will be Budding Lilacs http://www.etsy.com/listing/65260172/15-off-valentines-sale-budding-lilacs

    irdawandira at hotmail dot com

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  9. Follower of you via GFC and BlogLovin'

    irdawandira at hotmail dot com

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  10. follower of you on Facebook :)

    irdawandira at hotmail dot com

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  11. i've added wearable art on etsy <3 Irda Wandira

    irdawandira at hotmail dot com

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  12. I follow via gfc!
    I like the Through a Sea of White Flowers - Large Photograph Ring - original photography!
    vena.nedkova at gmail dot com

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  13. I hearted the Wearable Art - by Jude etsy shop.
    username:ligata
    vena.nedkova at gmail dot com

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  14. I followed via Google, and it's hard to choose my favorite, but for right now I'll take this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66907196/15-off-valentines-sale-foggy-dock

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  15. Jude is definitely in my favorites. :)
    username: tinahdee
    contact me via my etsy shop.

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  16. following thru google - I love the Death of a Daisy photo and would love to see it in the hobnail circular silver setting!

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  17. Jude is one of the first photographers I discovered on Etsy. It's fabulous how she is now creating jewelry with her gorgeous images. My favorite is The Midnight Trees - Photograph Pendant Necklace - Victorian/Renaissance Style. I just became a public follower of Belle de Couture blog. Thanks for offering this giveaway, fingers crossed!

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  18. the bud of rose necklace is beyond! FOllowing on GFC!

    xo Carlina
    AllergicToVanilla.com

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  19. love the Sleek Birds Nest Earrings. Follow you on gfc as jhb.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  20. Omg I love all of the jewelry! I can't pick just one, they are all super cute!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  21. Following on google and bloglovin!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  22. Following Belle de Couture on facebook!!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  23. I love all the original photography Mini Wall Hanging/Ornaments, especially Snowtree. The photography is hauntingly beautiful! I follow via gfc, thanks for the lovely giveaway.

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  24. My favorite is the Change of Season - Photograph Pendant Necklace - Victorian/Renaissance Style. It's simply stunning.

    Lisa, bell198@aol.com

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  25. I follow Belle de Couture through GFC as sandyandcosmo

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  26. My favorite item is the Snow Tree pendant necklace, it captures the beauty of winter.

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  27. I follow with google

    my favorite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/67203845/through-a-sea-of-white-flowers

    tsumetokiba at gmail dot com

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  28. I am a new follower, and am so excited to have found your blog! I am also excited to have found the shop! I adore the photo heart, much like the one you are giving away!

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    godkay1886@yahoo.com
    www.sequinissues.blogspot.com

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  29. omg enter meee! spudplusmermaid@live.com

    mermaidnotebook.blogspot.com

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  30. I follow via GFC as malkatz!

    I love the Summer Fields - Photograph Locket Necklace.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  31. I hearted the shop- malkatz.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  32. I "like" you on Facebook- Mallory Katz.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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